Approximately 30,000 square feet of standing seam metal roof at Conrad Weiser High School in Robesonia, PA, were renovated with Kynar Aquatec PVDF based coating formulated by Acrymax Technologies, Inc. While there were no leaks, the original factory finish was chalking and fading with visible signs of corrosion, so a refresh was welcomed before the situation worsened.
For long-term cost savings, Muhlenberg Greene Architects sought a coating solution to address their client’s needs now, but also well into the future. Finding a high-performance, durable coating that will not only last, but is free of maintenance, and is resistant to chalking and color fade, were key challenges. Traditional PVDF coatings, namely Arkema’s Kynar 500 PVDF based coatings, provide these features but they are factory finishes. As a final challenge, the restorative coating needed to have exceptional adhesion as existing factory finishes are notoriously difficult to adhere to.
The architect's specification called for Acrymax Technologies Inc.'s coating system based on Kynar Aquatec PVDF. A waterborne, field-applied coating system providing the same long-lasting properties as factory finished Kynar 500 PVDF based coating. The system will provide the architect’s sought after cost savings and solutions for the challenges mentioned above.
